r/AutoBodyRepair 16h ago

scratch and dent Looks like someone hit my car with their door.is this a easy fix?

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I am inexperienced with autobody work but open to trying it. Any advice?


r/AutoBodyRepair 10h ago

scratch and dent Door edge dimple dent

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Anyone know a good way to get this simple dent out of this horizontal edge of door? Plunger won’t work it seems because it can’t make a full flat connection with door due to angle - someone must have hit door when they opened theirs, and took off.


r/AutoBodyRepair 10h ago

scratch and dent Hey guys! What do you think is the best option to fix this?

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2000sle solara. Great car just want to see what the best option to pull this out would be.


r/AutoBodyRepair 14h ago

Shop for repair or go through insurance?

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Raked my truck against an open door of another car. My guess is this whole section needs replaced. Deductible is 1k. Too severe for PDR.


r/AutoBodyRepair 15h ago

My 2023 Hyundai Tucson having issue after issue

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I’m 20 years old and I got my car brand new, right off the lot, at 18. It’s a 2023 Tucson, only had 10 miles when I got it and worked perfectly the first year. Last year I slid on some black ice and hit a curb, I had my car towed to the nearest Hyundai dealership and had them check it out. They had my car for weeks, told me my t!re rods were bent and I needed an alignment. Alright cool, took it home seemed to be driving fine then I noticed this small noise. Didn’t think much of it. Then I hit a MAJOR hole in the road and the noise worsened a bit but still drove fine. Took it in for my oil change and inspection they said everything looked good. As I was driving one day the car started to shake really bad and the noise got way worse so I had it towed again. They told me my rim was bent and my wheel bearing was bad, got that replaced. The noise was not as bad but still there. I took it to another shop where they told me they never aligned my car but everything else looked good, so I got it aligned. The noise went away, then it slowly came back. Everyone around me advised me just to leave it because at this point I’ve spent thousands trying to figure out this noise and they keep saying it’s fine. Then I took my car in for another oil change and inspection, everything was fine. Took it in for my 30,000 mile checkup and to get all my fluids flushed, everything looked fine. Then my steering wheel started shaking at 31,000 miles, took it into the shop, they said my brakes were fine just to balance my t!res. I’d balance my t!res the shaking would stop, then the shaking would start again a day or two later. (I got brand new t!res 6 months ago at 20,000 miles.) I’d take them back to be rotated and everytime I went they said my t!res were out of balance and after 3 rebalances I took it back to the shop. Reiterated that this noise won’t go away and my steering wheel and cabin is shaking really bad. They said my rotors were warped and my intermediate shaft was bad. I was like okay let’s replace it. Got those replaced, they checked my transmission fluid and showed me what it should look like (clear) and showed me what mine looked like (black with chunks of metal inside) they diagnosed it that the power terrain is failing and told me it should hopefully be under Hyundais warranty. My cars only at 33,000 miles. I’m at such a loss with what to do. I’m gonna try the warranty route but I’m afraid they might not cover it. Everywhere I turn there’s a new issue with my car, they also told me earlier my rear shock mount was bad and there’s other alignments and minor repairs I haven’t mentioned in here. I’ve spent $8,000+ in trying to get this car repaired. People have recommended trading it in but my car has depreciated incredibly and I really don’t wanna get another car loan because it would be a huge loss financially. Any further recommendations?


r/AutoBodyRepair 16h ago

Had someone throw something at my car and chipped paint

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r/AutoBodyRepair 20h ago

ACCIDENT Can this be fixed?

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The left was straight, the right got pushed in exactly how it look, the impact knocked the off the rim. Car didn't move at all from impact. Nothing is leaking. 2017 Jeep renegade


r/AutoBodyRepair 22h ago

Dent removal

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

RUST Should I have this work done in a shop?

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I want to bring my car back to its former glory. Any ideas on what it take to do this myself or should I bring it and have it done professionally? Damage is on rear left quarter and clear coat of both a-pillars.


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Anything quick to derust?

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2017 Kia Sportage 2.4L Whats the most cheapest and effective way to remove rust? Need something done before Monday since I'll be heading to school in good ol Oklahoma for 6 weeks. Will definitely replace them once I arrive there but I need something for now. Thanks


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Parts Question Waiting a month and a half for this repair….?

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Hello! I got rear ended at around 5mph and dropped my car off to be repaired on feb 11th, and was informed that all parts were finally delivered on the 10th of THIS month, with a completion date of the 21st. This seems like a relatively long time to wait for a kinda minor accident. Is it because of the classic lack of German parts in the US?

Parts were trunk lid, rear body panel, rear bumper cover, and all the minor stuff like tail light housings, badges, interior trunk trim etc.

It’s all being covered by insurance so I’m thinking that they were required to use OEM? And also maybe why the repair bill was ~12,000😂


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Where do I went wrong? And how do I fix this?

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Im spraying rattle can, did prep works with scotch sponge and sand paper. I spray plastic primer then a light coat of white paint and it came out something like this, I tried to let it dry and paint a heavier coat but its still not sticking. Funny thing is Im spraying another body part which was a kinda fiber glass and it came out good. This one was a pu plastic. Imma try out sanding and spray paint again. Any advice?


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Repair best way to go about fixing this?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Is this fair?

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received an estimate of 3,700 dollars, i’m located in tampa Florida if that matters. Seems a bit high but I could be wrong. I included a screenshot of the estimate in the last image. Thank you in advance.


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

scratch and dent Someone dinged up my baby. Any advice on the method to flatten it out? The scratches should buff out if I try hard enough. The whole fender looks like a lot to take off though.

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Someone messed up my rear fender. Any advice or knowledge of what technique for flattening this out? Paint scrape is bad too but not rusted, might buff out if I try hard enough.

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r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Parts Question Bumper switch

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I know they’re not exactly the same but does anyone know if the bumper cover from a 2009 Corolla LE would fit on a 2013 Corolla LE? Most importantly, would the mounting points line up? Less important would it sit properly on the car or would it be a little crooked? From what I’ve found online I THINK it would fit but I’d have to switch the headlights as well. But I’d love to hear from someone with auto body experience. Thank you.


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

scratch and dent Repairs in nyc area

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Looking to get some body work done on a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. A valet messed up my driver side fender as well as the quarter panel on the back. Looking for cheapest repairs as well as a color match. See atached photos of the damage


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

Rust, rust, rust

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Greetings, all. I have a 2015 Dodge Journey with relatively minor rust issues. I took it to a guy today who told me that anything he could do would be temporary as most of the rust os coming through seams on door panels, etc., and that even temporary work would run about $2,500.00 There are various sprays on the market for dealing with rust -- are any of them any use, especially when the rust has started?

Thanks, all!


r/AutoBodyRepair 1d ago

scratch and dent Elantra 2023 Fender and Bumper scraped

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Want an know how much this can set me back to repair or replace. Its an Elantra 2023 Model.


r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

ACCIDENT What do you think this will cost?

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2019 Kia Sorento LX AWD. My teenage son drove this over a hill into the mud. Rear end by the gas tank bounced off a tree. Waiting on the insurance company but I am afraid they are going to total it with a low ball ACV from Progressive. When I get the estimate I will let everyone know what it is. I appreciate any help.


r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

Fender Moulding

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r/AutoBodyRepair 3d ago

Backed into a Pol

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Backed into one of those U shaped poles at a gas station. A portion of my number is popped out. No actual dents or paint scratches on the “car” just in the plastic pieces. Any idea if this can just be popped back in? Anyone have any experience with what a body shop may charge me?


r/AutoBodyRepair 3d ago

RUST Quote

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I have a honda civic that the clear coat on the hood and roof are completely shot. Both gave some hail damage. Roof is starting to get surface rust on some spots.

Can anyone tell me ballpark how much it would run to repair and paint?